How many cm is 6 feet?

Six feet equals exactly 182.88 centimetres. With inches added: 6 ft 1 in = 185.42 cm, 6 ft 2 in = 187.96 cm, 6 ft 3 in = 190.50 cm. Six feet is often considered tall in the UK, being above the male average of about 175 cm (5 ft 9 in).

How do I convert feet to cm for room measurements?

Multiply feet by 30.48 to get centimetres. For feet and inches, also add (inches x 2.54). For example, a 10 ft 6 in ceiling is (10 x 30.48) + (6 x 2.54) = 304.8 + 15.24 = 320.04 cm. UK property listings increasingly use metres, so converting from older feet-based plans is common.

What is 5 feet 4 inches in cm?

Five feet 4 inches equals 162.56 cm (1.6256 m). This is a common height, close to the UK female average. The calculation is: (5 x 30.48) + (4 x 2.54) = 152.4 + 10.16 = 162.56 cm.

Feet to Centimetres Converter

Convert feet and inches to centimetres, or centimetres to feet

Published by UltraCalculatorsLast reviewed: 1 Apr 2026v1.0Report an issue

Feet and centimetres represent two different worlds of measurement that collide regularly in the UK. Property agents describe room dimensions in feet, while architects and builders increasingly work in centimetres and metres. Older houses have ceiling heights in feet, but modern building regulations specify minimum heights in metres. Navigating between the two is a practical necessity for anyone involved in property, construction, or home improvement. One foot equals exactly 30.48 centimetres, and one inch equals 2.54 centimetres. These precise definitions mean that conversions between feet and centimetres are exact, not approximate. A 10-foot room is exactly 304.8 cm, and a 2.4 m ceiling is exactly 7.874 feet. Knowing these equivalents helps you compare measurements from different sources with confidence. This converter accepts feet and inches together (as measurements are typically given) and outputs centimetres, metres, and millimetres. It also works in reverse, converting centimetres back to feet and inches. It is designed for practical UK use cases: property measurements, DIY projects, and construction specifications.

How to Use This Calculator

To use the feet to centimetres converter: 1. Select the conversion direction. Choose "Feet and Inches to Centimetres" if you have an imperial measurement. Choose "Centimetres to Feet and Inches" for the reverse. 2. For feet to cm: Enter feet and inches separately. For example, for a 10 ft 6 in room, enter 10 in the feet field and 6 in the inches field. 3. For cm to feet: Enter the centimetre value. The converter shows the result alongside metres and millimetres. 4. Results update instantly as you adjust any input.

How It Works

The conversion uses exact definitions: 1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 inch = 2.54 cm. Feet and Inches to Centimetres: cm = (feet x 30.48) + (inches x 2.54) Metres = cm / 100 Millimetres = cm x 10 Example: 8 ft 6 in = (8 x 30.48) + (6 x 2.54) = 243.84 + 15.24 = 259.08 cm = 2.591 m Centimetres to Feet and Inches: Total inches = cm / 2.54 Feet = floor(total inches / 12) Remaining inches = total inches mod 12 Example: 300 cm = 300 / 2.54 = 118.11 in = 9 ft 10.11 in

Worked Examples

Example 1: Converting a property listing room size

Inputs: Feet: 14. Inches: 0. Direction: feet to cm.

Centimetres = 14 x 30.48 = 426.72 cm.
Metres = 426.72 / 100 = 4.2672 m.
Millimetres = 4,267 mm.

Result: A 14-foot room is 4.27 metres or 426.7 cm wide.

Example 2: Checking door height clearance

Inputs: Feet: 6. Inches: 8. Direction: feet to cm.

Centimetres = (6 x 30.48) + (8 x 2.54) = 182.88 + 20.32 = 203.20 cm.
Metres = 2.032 m.

Result: 6 ft 8 in is 203.2 cm. A standard UK internal door opening is 198.1 cm (6 ft 6 in), so this clearance provides extra headroom.

Example 3: Converting a garden fence height

Inputs: Feet: 6. Inches: 0. Direction: feet to cm.

Centimetres = 6 x 30.48 = 182.88 cm.
Metres = 1.8288 m.

Result: A 6-foot fence is 182.9 cm or 1.83 m. UK planning rules typically allow fences up to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) without permission.

UK property and construction references: standard door height 6 ft 6 in (198.1 cm), standard ceiling 7 ft 10 in to 8 ft (240 cm), kitchen worktop height 3 ft (91.4 cm), standard window sill 2 ft 9 in (83.8 cm). Fence heights: front garden max 1 m (3 ft 3 in) without planning, rear garden max 2 m (6 ft 7 in). A single garage is typically 8 x 16 ft (244 x 488 cm).